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‘Out of Bounds’ equips parents, teens with tools

By Chris Michlewicz [email protected]

Kristy Arellano knew her daughter was struggling with depression. She had no idea her daughter was suicidal.

Parents are often the last to know when their teen is being bullied online. Threats and taunts are made within the social media sphere, often out of view from adults, and can take on a life of their own. In the days be-fore she attempted suicide, Kiana Arel-lano was the victim of such bullying.

“The week before and the night before is when it turned nasty,” Kristy Arellano says. “When we discovered that, we knew it was the tipping point.”

The Highlands Ranch teen’s story, as told by her mom, helped convince the Colorado General Assembly last year to pass “Kiana’s Law,” which in-cludes cyberbullying in a harassment statute and makes it a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to six months in jail.

The National Conference of State Legislatures says more than 30 states have adopted cyberbullying laws in the last few years.

Now Kristy Arellano is using her

voice to reach a regional audience during the “Out of Bounds” presen-tation Feb. 3 at the PACE Center in downtown Parker.

The production is based on inter-views with real cyberbullying victims and uses humor and dramatic sto-rytelling to drive home the point. It’s followed by a panel discussion with bullying experts from local agencies, including the Douglas County School District. “Out of Bounds” is intended to equip teens and their parents with the tools necessary to combat a prob-lem that few know how to handle.

Sean Lewis, co-founder and artistic

PACE show looks at cyberbullying GET INTO ‘OUT OF BOUNDS’ The Working Group Theatre Company partnered with the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health and developed the “Out of Bounds” program with the help of experts, professors and students. Case studies, news events involving cyberbullying, and content borrowed from viral bullying videos on YouTube were incorporated into the show.

The Working Group Theatre Company created a show for adults and a show for kids, but the Feb. 3 presentation at the PACE Center is intended for both audiences. Tickets are $12 for adults. Youths 18 and younger will be admitted for free. Seats still must be reserved by calling 303-805-6800, or by going online to www.ParkerArts.org.

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Thayer will face Wills, with Ross still possible

By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media

In what could turn out to be a three-way race for the Republican nomina-tion, Grant E. Thayer has announced his candidacy for the District 3 post as an

Elbert County commis-sioner, up for election in November. Thayer made his announcement at the Conservative Breakfast Association on Jan. 9.

“I’m 68 years old,” Thayer told the Elbert County News. “I don’t

need a job, but I need to do something that’s impor-

tant. The government for this county needs to be updated and made better. Based on my business experience, I think, I know I can do it.”

Thayer holds a degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Wyoming as well as a master’s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He began his career as a junior engineer, and his work in the oil and gas industry took him to Canada, North Africa, and around the United States.

Thayer

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Colleagues, customers deliver surprise party for retirement

By Chris Michlewicz [email protected]

After spending nearly 25 years as a postal clerk, Jerry Batsell decided to call it a career. But not before his co-workers and customers could organize a proper send-off.

During the few hours that Batsell wasn’t working at the Franktown Post Of-fi ce in recent weeks, postmaster Susan Halbrook would hang signs informing customers of the upcoming surprise re-tirement celebration for the 67-year-old. The signs would come down before his return. Halbrook didn’t want Batsell to know, in part because the latter explicitly said he didn’t want a party.

“I’m kind of a ‘ride-away-into-the-sun-set’ guy,” Batsell says.

While some customers mistook his dry sense of humor for a gruff persona, others gravitated toward Batsell, a Vietnam vet-eran who earned both a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Regular visitors became Bat-sell’s friends, so much so that the Denver Broncos season ticket-holder would oc-casionally give up his seats to an appre-ciative fan who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to go. Batsell revealed himself to those closest to him as a soft-hearted per-son, Halbrook said.

So when it came time to say goodbye to the man who spent the last 15 years of his career at the Franktown Post Offi ce, co-workers and customers wanted to do it right.

“I felt like so many customers were asking and wanted to say goodbye to him and wanted to know when his last day was,” Halbrook said. “They wanted to do Postal clerk Jerry Batsell and postmaster Susan Halbrook were all grins on

Batsell’s fi nal day at work. His coworkers and customers of the Franktown Post Offi ce threw him a surprise retirement party Jan. 15. Courtesy photo

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Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to [email protected]. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

EventsDisney’s ‘Mary Poppins’

With the Banks children running rampant, a magical nanny flies in to save the day in this fantastical musical. Featuring songs you know and love like “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” All the fun of the film is brought to life on stage in this “Supercalifragilistic-expi-alidocious” production. Show runs through Sunday, Jan. 31 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A sensory-friendly performance is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

Business Plan Basics

The Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver presents Business Plan Basics at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; go to www.smallbusinessdenver.com/events.cfm.

Out of Bounds

In this honest play about cyber bullying, a 14-year-old girl and her peers open a discussion about bullying, friend-ship, past mistakes, and forgiveness. Out of Bounds combines video footage, graphic illustrations, and stories from parents, teachers, and others who have faced the challenges of bullying. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

Monthly Adult Lecture Series

The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address is-sues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center box office at 303-805-6800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, Feb. 4, Mining in Colorado, presented by Colorado Mining Association. Guest speaker is Stuart Sanderson. From the time we get up in the morning to the time we go to bed at night, we use mineral products. Even more surpris-ing, perhaps, is that many of these are produced here in Colorado. Colorado ranks 11th among the states in coal

production, fourth in gold, and first in molybdenum. Over-all, mining generates $8.8 billion in revenue for Colorado and produces more than 73,000 jobs. Thursday, March 3, Human Viruses and Vaccines: Who wins the race? Guest speaker is Dr. Sonia Flores, professor of medicine, University of Colorado Denver. Viruses are small bags of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein shell. Viruses are responsible for many serious, often deadly, diseases including AIDS, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, hepatitis, the flu and chicken pox. How can viruses cause so much trouble? What makes us so vulnerable to them, and what makes them spread? Lecture will focus on the biology of known human viruses and how they have evolved to escape our own defenses, and will conclude with a discussion of how vaccines trigger an immune response that will recognize the virus as a threat and neutralize it before it can cause disease. Thursday, April 7, What Does Your DNA Have To Say? A general discussion on big data and biology with guest speaker Dr. Michael Edwards, assistant professor of medicine, University of Colorado Denver. The informa-tion contained in our DNA can be used to trace ancestry across the planet, to convict someone of murder or to predict the potential for a terminal disease later on in life. This lecture will attempt to summarize the state of ge-netic analysis and to explain how all this information will completely change the way we do science and medicine in the future. Thursday, May 5, Living with Wildlife. Mary K. McCormac, education and watchable wildlife coordina-tor (Northeast Region), will lead a discussion on how and why human-wildlife conflicts happen, how to minimize potential problems, and how to protect wild animals, people and pets.

Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom

Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. Through music, song, dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, inde-pendence, and true democracy. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.

British Comedy

The British are coming to the Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock. Keith Fields, comedy magician, stars in “A Brit of Magic,” an interactive show that includes magic, comedy and stunts. He will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Reservations required for all shows, as seating is limited. Go to www.Tickets.AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799. Theatre of Dreams is at 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.

CALENDAR

OngoingDouglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.

The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.

Finding Our Way Together, a brand new group for anyone who is alone, left out, picked on or overwhelmed by life. Since it is just forming, the group will evolve to fit the needs of the par-ticipants. Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 34061 Forest Park Drive, in the lower level of Elizabeth Family Health. Leaders are Mary, 720-638-9770, and Karen, 303-243-3658, and both welcome phone calls. Group participation is free, and building is accessible.

Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribution site for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low income individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry for more in-formation at 303-621-2376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.

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California’s upcoming vote spurs lawmakers to act

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

States that have legalized pot are taking a fresh look at making it easier for out-of-state investors to get in the weed business, saying the industry’s ongoing diffi culty in banking means they need new options to fi nance expansion.

The four states that allow recre-ational pot sales — Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington — have another big reason to take a new look at pot investment. That’s California, the nation’s most populous state and largest marijuana producer, though it allows the drug only for people with certain medical ailments.

California voters could approve recreational pot this fall, giving the na-scent pot industries in the other states reason to want to attract investment now, before a giant enters the picture. California has no ban on out-of-state owners, pressuring other pot states to loosen the rules before California opens for business.

Colorado leaders speak out“There’s only so many people willing

to invest in this risky and new industry, so allowing people from out of state to become investors in this business ... seems like a good idea,” said Colorado state Sen. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, the sponsor of a bill to allow out-of-state ownership of marijuana businesses.

The head of the Colorado Canna-bis Chamber of Commerce was more blunt.

“We can’t go get a loan from the bank to grow our business to help us accelerate,” Tyler Henson said. “We are susceptible to falling behind other states.”

But the prospect of big out-of-state money fl owing into legal pot states still

gives regulators pause.Pot-business residency ownership

requirements generally date to the early days of regulated pot, when they were intended as a safeguard against investment by foreign drug cartels. Those fears have largely dissipated, but public offi cials have hung onto the residency requirements because they believe it keeps the industry small and easier to manage.

Pot regulators also cite the U.S. De-partment of Justice, which has repeat-edly warned pot states they must keep drug money out of interstate com-merce or face a crackdown.

“The regulators will say, ‘Do we have money fl ying cross-country to be deposited in the pot industry? Let’s just keep it local,’” said Chris Lindsey, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, which oversees legaliza-tion campaigns in many states.

Alaska’s pot regulators voted last year to ease residency requirements for pot industry investment, then backtracked in December. The regulators ended up using the more stringent standards needed to qualify to receive a yearly check from Alaska’s oil wealth fund.

Residency requirements range from six months in Washington to two years in the other states.

In Washington and Colorado, those requirements apply to business appli-cants and investors. But Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board announced this month that it intends to drop the ban on out-of-state investment to make it easier for marijuana businesses to raise money. The change would take effect in March if it’s approved as expected.

In Oregon, majority ownership must rest with Oregon residents. Outside in-vestment is allowed there, but nonresi-dent owners can’t be directly involved in a business’s operation or manage-ment. A bill currently pending in the Oregon Legislature would change that.

Marijuana businesses and activ-ists believe that marijuana residency

requirements are an endangered breed, though. Lindsey argued that state marijuana protections will one day be as illegal as any other kind of business protectionism.

And residency requirement can simply invite shadowy fi nancing “schemes,” said another sponsor of Colorado’s residency bill. In Colorado, for example, some investors pour money into ancillary pot businesses, such as warehouses or lighting compa-nies, then exact heavy kickbacks from the in-state pot growers.

Background checks for investors?“I want to make sure that we have

background checks on those inves-tors,” said Colorado state Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver. “To me, this is a transparency measure to allow what is already happening in Colorado, but to do it above-board.”

One prominent Denver marijuana attorney called the removal of marijua-na ownership requirements a logical next step in the industry’s maturation. As long as interested pot investors can’t have a say in how a company is run, they’re unlikely to pour much money into it, Brian Vicente said.

“Residents of other states are al-ready allowed to loan money to these businesses. Given the risk they are as-suming in this uncertain industry, they should be able to hold equity in the companies as well,” Vicente said.

But the change won’t be easy, nei-ther for regulators nor for the existing marijuana businesses in legal states.

“I think the industry has always liked the idea of being a homegrown industry,” said Jason Warf of the South-ern Colorado Cannabis Council. “This defi nitely opens the door for your larger out-of-state venture capitalists to walk right in. If we have folks with much more capital than our own-ers who are able to walk in, when our owners have had to meet these require-ments for many years, it would just be an unfair advantage.”

Pot states ponder investments

Record amount of fl iers tried to carry guns on planes in 2015 By Associated Press

Federal offi cials say a record number

of airline passengers were caught last year trying to take guns on planes, and most of the weapons were loaded.

The Transportation Security Admin-istration says 2,653 fi rearms were found in carry-on bags in 2015, a 20 percent increase over the previous year, which had been a record. More than four out of fi ve were loaded.

Airports with the most gun discoveries were Dallas-Fort Worth, 153; Hartsfi eld-Jackson Atlanta, 144; Houston George Bush, 100; Denver, 90, and Phoenix, 73.

TSA screened 708 million passengers in 2015, 40 million more than in 2014.

Weapons of any kind are prohibited in carry-on bags. However, passengers can take guns with them when they fl y if they are in checked bags, unloaded, properly packed and declared to the airline.

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something for him and I wanted to do that for the community.”Halbrook and a few others spent more than a month organizing the party

and signing their best wishes on a massive card. One customer bought Bat-sell a retirement countdown clock, and Batsell enjoyed marking off the last few hundred days one by one. Another regular customer who knew that Bat-sell wanted to travel after retiring offered his cottage in New Zealand for a free stay.

Batsell, a resident of Elbert County, was “totally surprised” by the party, which attracted more than 50 people Jan. 15. Two other groups of friends also threw retirement celebrations. Batsell says he had a wonderful time chatting with so many who had become friends over the years.

Halbrook points out that Batsell worked at the post offi ce not because he needed money, but because he’s a social person; Batsell confi rms the state-ment. He looked forward to working the clerk’s window because he had the chance to converse with (mostly) friendly people. Batsell looks back on his 24 years with the United States Postal Service as a “humbling” experience that he “wouldn’t change for the world,” but a few months back, he decided it was time to retire.

“It’s going to be nice waking up and not have to work six days a week. I want to travel and see my grandkids and enjoy life for as long as I can,” he said. “When I came back from Vietnam, that’s all I said was I wanted to live life to the fullest and make as many people happy as I can.”

Batsell has plans to vacation in Hawaii and New Zealand and visit his family in Oregon. Perhaps his most monumental goal is visiting every Major League Baseball park in the country.

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ClerkHe was later selected as the CEO of Con-

cert Capital, a fi rm owned by Morgan Stanley, to engineer a turnaround of the company. Thayer has served on the boards of both pub-lic and private entities, and in Elbert County has sat on the library board and served on the planning commission for 14 years, most that of time as its chair.

Thayer resigned from the planning com-mission in July 2013, when in a 2-1 vote, the Board of County Commissioners voted down a set of revised oil and gas regulations devel-oped and approved by the planning commis-sion.

Thayer said that he has been considering a run for county commissioner for a while but became motivated after seeing how the cur-rent government is going.

“It just seems to me that someone who is educated, professional and dedicated could do a better job,” he said. “I want to return the Elbert County Board of Commissioners to the status of providing leadership, and moving the county forward into a time when it’s man-aged by professionals.”

In addition to the issues of water and oil and gas, Thayer believes one of the primary issues facing Elbert County is good gover-nance.

“Governance, that’s kind of a broad state-ment, but you look underneath of that, there’s water issues, and the Master Plan, all of these items, that you fold together and make sure that they’re managed in a way that is ben-efi cial to all of the citizens of the county,” he said. “The real deal is to make sure that the county government is transparent to all of the citizens and serves all of the citizens in a dedicated and professional manner.”

If Thayer hopes to be on the ballot in No-vember, he must fi rst secure delegates at the March 1 Republican caucuses, who will then vote at the Elbert County Assembly on March 19. Candidates receiving 30 percent support from the 150 delegates plus seven committee offi cers will face off in a Republican primary this June.

Thayer will face Republican Scott Wills, who announced his candidacy for the District 3 commissioner seat last November, and pos-sibly incumbent Republican Commissioner Larry Ross, who has not yet announced a run for re-election.

“If elected, I will be committed to doing a good job,” Thayer said. “I don’t need the job, but I sure like the idea of a challenge.”


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RESOURCE PARTICIPANTS IN THE ‘OUT OF BOUNDS’ PROGRAM • Douglas County Schools

• Douglas County Sheriff’s Offi ce — Youth Education and Safety in Schools (Y.E.S.S.)

• Douglas County Youth Initiative

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• Children’s Hospital Pediat-ric Mental Health Institute

• Colorado Department of Education

• Douglas County Libraries

• Dragon Heart Martial Arts

• Elbert County Coalition for Outreach

• Elbert County Sheriff’s Offi ce

• Kelli Korn Counseling

• Parker Pediatrics

• Parker Police Department

• Pines and Plains Library — Elizabeth

• Southeast Christian Church

director of the Working Group Theatre Company, which created “Out of Bounds,” said the key is to immediately draw in the audience with humor and entertainment. The message is contained within the narrative acted out on stage.

Lewis was originally working on a production that dealt with sports and masculinity when his direction changed completely. It happened when he and a colleague inter-viewed a teen girl who was being bullied.

“There was a point at the end of the interview where I asked what she was doing for the summer,” Lewis said. “She just said, ‘I’m not going to

do anything. None of my friends will talk to me.’”

That was the moment Lewis knew that he had to give a voice to the voiceless. Using gripping, real-life stories would be the linchpin. Confl icts often escalate online and boil over at school, Lewis said, creating a new issue that hasn’t been adequately addressed.

Kiana Arellano was 14 at the time of her suicide attempt. She survived but suffered a severe brain injury that left her nonverbal. She can answer “yes” and “no” questions and is learning to speak via a device that vocalizes words based on her eye movements.

Kiana gave her mother permis-sion to use her story as part of the “Out of Bounds” production in Parker, and she will attend the Feb. 3 show. Kristy Arellano said she was like a lot of Douglas County moms

who think they are leading an ideal life. It wasn’t until after Kiana’s sui-cide attempt that she realized how serious things had gotten; Kiana’s friends later came forward with the messages that had been sent to her on social media. That point will be part of Arellano’s message, which encourages teens, friends and parents to open the lines of commu-nication.

“Had somebody alerted an adult prior, we would have been aware of what was going on and been able to deal with it more effectively,” she said.

However, Arellano believes she would not have known how to han-dle such a situation and would have sought the advice of professionals to get her daughter help. Effective communication and knowing what to do can prevent situations from getting out of hand, she said.


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Wildlife officials speak out against possible release

By Dan ElliottAssociated Press

Suspicion over federal plans to restore endangered Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest has spread to Colorado and Utah, where ranchers and officials are fiercely resisting any attempt to import the predators.

About 110 Mexican gray wolves — a smaller subspecies of the gray wolf — now roam a portion of Arizona and New Mexico, nearly two decades after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released 11 wolves there to restart a population that had nearly van-ished.

The agency hopes to complete a com-prehensive recovery plan for the Mexican wolf in 2017, and officials say they’ve made no decision about releasing them in Colo-rado or Utah.

But neither state is waiting. Their gov-ernors joined the chief executives of Ari-zona and New Mexico in November to ac-cuse the Fish and Wildlife Service of using flawed science and biased experts. They demanded that no Mexican wolves be re-leased outside the southern parts of Ari-zona and New Mexico.

Wildlife commissioners in Utah and Colorado also spoke out against releasing Mexican wolves in their states — the Utah Wildlife Board in December and the Colo-rado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Jan. 13.

The Fish and Wildlife Service defended the experts and the process.

Mexican wolves have been contentious in Arizona and New Mexico for years. New Mexico officials are resisting proposals to release more wolves. Arizona lawmakers tried but failed to allow ranchers to kill fed-erally protected wolves in self-defense.

Environmental groups, meanwhile, are pushing for the release of more captive-bred wolves to bolster the population in those states.

In Colorado and Utah, opponents argue that wolves would inflict costly and cruel

losses on cattle and sheep and decimate big game herds that support the lucrative hunting industry. They also say Mexican wolves aren’t native to their states, and bringing them in could taint the gene pool if they bred with gray wolves roaming down from the northern Rockies.

“We don’t need to introduce another large predatory carnivore to the state,” Col-orado Wool Growers Association director Bonnie Brown told the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission earlier this month. Mountain lions are already killing pets in urban areas bordering open country.

Wolf advocates say the fears are over-blown, and that Mexican wolves need more ranges to avoid extinction. Parts of Colora-do and Utah would be ideal for wolves, said Jonathan Proctor of Defenders of Wildlife, and he argued that both states are within the wolves’ historical range.

The West needs wolves to help restore balance to the environment, he said.

“It’s we humans who have eradicated all the wolves from the West,” Proctor said. “It’s our responsibility to bring this animal back.”

Wolves have long been deeply divisive

subject in the region. They were hunted, trapped or driven out of many areas by the end of the last century and were regarded as a menace to largely defenseless sheep and cattle. But they also became a symbol for the environmental movement, a noble if fearsome avatar of the wild.

To support their arguments, both sides point to the northern Rockies, where the Fish and Wildlife Service estimates about 1,800 gray wolves live in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.

Wolves began killing hundreds of sheep and cattle after their release in the north-ern Rockies about 20 years ago, and big game populations fell drastically in some areas, officials said.

But they say cattle deaths are declin-ing and game herds are rebounding since wolves were removed from Endangered Species Act protection in Idaho and Mon-tana in 2011. The Fish and Wildlife Service then turned over wolf management to the states, which allow some hunting and sometimes remove or kill problem wolves.

“We know the wolf population is doing fine and continues to expand,” said Mike Jimenez, northern Rockies wolf coordi-

nator for the Fish and Wildlife Service. “We use lethal control on wolves that are caus-ing big problems.”

Overall agricultural losses are low, but to an individual rancher, they can be devas-tating, he said.

In Idaho, elk numbers have begun to rebound since the state began managing wolves, state Fish and Game spokesman Mike Keckler said.

“And we still have a very sustainable wolf population in our state,” he said. “So we feel like we’re making progress in bring-ing balance.”

Wolves were briefly removed from fed-eral protection in Wyoming, but safeguards were restored after environmental groups filed lawsuits challenging state manage-ment plans. The state is appealing the de-cision.

Legal wrangling is part of what makes wolves so aggravating, said Jim Magagna, executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.

“We have learned to live with them,” he said of the estimated 330 wolves in Wyo-ming. “We have not learned to live with the never-ending process.”

Many ranchers and officials are opposed to a plan to reintroduce wolves in Colorado. Photo by Getty Images/Courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics

Electronics technician who joined Navy maintains systems

Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

Petty Officer 3rd Class Colin Brandes, a 2012 Chaparral High School graduate and Parker native, is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the world’s most advanced ballistic mis-sile submarines, the USS Wyoming.

Brandes is an electronics technician serving aboard one of 14 Ohio-class ballis-tic missile submarines. A Navy electronics technician is responsible for maintaining various systems on board such as atmo-sphere monitoring and internal commu-nications.

“I enjoy the unique nature of the job,” Brandes said. “Most civilians don’t get the chance to travel aboard a nuclear subma-rine.”

Measuring 560 feet long, 42 feet wide and weighing more than 16,500 tons, the boat has a nuclear-powered propulsion system to push it through the water at more than 20 knots.

The Navy’s ballistic missile subma-rines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as an undetectable launch platform for intercontinental ballistic missiles. They are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles if directed by the president.

“We demand the highest standards from our sailors — both professionally and personally,” said Rear Adm. Randy Crites, commander of Submarine Group Ten in Kings Bay, Georgia. “Petty Officer Brandes’ chain of command, family and our great nation take immense pride in his devotion and service to his country.”

Brandes is part of the boat’s gold crew, one of two rotating crews, which allow the

ship to be deployed on missions more of-ten without taxing one crew too much. A typical crew on this submarine is approxi-mately 150 officers and enlisted sailors.

Because of the stressful environment aboard submarines, personnel are ac-cepted only after rigorous testing and ob-servation. Submariners are some of the most highly trained and skilled people in the Navy. The training is highly technical and each crew has to be able to operate, maintain and repair every system or piece of equipment on board. Regardless of specialty, everyone also has to learn how everything on the boat works and how to respond in emergencies.

“I like the command philosophy,” Brandes said. “Leadership is extremely focused on the personnel both personally and professionally.”

Petty Officer 3rd Class Colin Brandes is an electronics technician serving aboard the USS Wyoming. The Chaparral High School grad is responsible for maintaining various systems on board such as atmosphere monitoring and internal communications. Courtesy photo

Colorado officials leery of wolf reintroduction

Chaparral graduate in submarine service


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Castle Rock Beer Companyis first microbrewery to open in Colorado in 2016

By Shanna [email protected]

With Irish and German roots, Mark Quinnell says beer is in his blood.

As a home brewer for 10 years, Quin-nell gravitated toward the English ales and beers that were more malt-focused. He shared his brews with friends and family in his basement taproom, and everyone agreed more people should enjoy his award-winning brews.

That’s when he took a look at turning his hobby into a career.

“We’re just so excited to finally be able to share our brews with the com-munity,” Quinnell said.

Quinnell’s dream of owning a mi-crobrewery started four years ago. It became reality Jan. 16 when Castle Rock Beer Co. opened for business with four beers. Two more beers were added in the following two days.

“Opening weekend was an absolute zoo in the best possible way,” Quinnell said.

The brewery is at 514 Perry St., a unique building with a red Acme water tower on the roof that sits at the bottom of the Perry Street bridge.

Quinnell began leasing the space in June. During the months he waited for state and federal licensing approval, he worked — using as many local materials as possible — to make the empty space a place to sit and drink with friends. The bar inside is built with stone from Cas-tle Rock manufac-turer Sunset Stone and topped with finished Colorado beetle-kill pine.

The federal brew-ers license arrived around noon on Dec. 31. Quinnell and his wife, Jessica, started brewing their first batch of beer on Jan. 2.

Castle Rock Beer Co. is the 281st microbrewery to open in Colorado and the first to open in 2016, according to Stephen Adams of COBeerGeek.com.

It is one of about 20 in Douglas County and the third in Castle Rock.

The growing brewery presence is a positive addition to the community’s economic and social scenes, said Pam Ridler, president of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce.

“I think that bringing in additional businesses that cause for more activ-ity in the evening is great for down-town,” she said. “I think the addition of a microbrew is great for downtown in general. We have seen other com-munities that have them and it brings a vibrancy to the area and also diversifies the age group of the visitors that come into downtown.”

About English-style beerSticking with Quinnell’s heritage,

Castle Rock Beer Co. is focused on Brit-ish empire style beer with brews found traditionally in England, Ireland, Scot-land and Wales.

“It’s anything that the British empire controlled for a while,” Quinnell said. “They had a massive influence on beer and the travel and spread of beer. From that, a lot of styles came into play.”

The beer menu includes a brown porter, Irish red ale, Scottish export, dark mild, English golden IPA and UK session pale ale. Since most English brews are relatively low in alcohol con-tent, the brew with the highest alcohol by volume is the English Golden IPA coming in at 6 percent. That brew also scored the highest on the bitterness scale. Alcohol content of all other beers

on the menu come in between 3 and 4.2 percent.

“The English viewpoint on beer is that we’re not going out to get drunk, but we want to be able to have four to five beers at a pub and then walk out and feel fine,” Quinnell said. “It’s called session drinking. You’re here to enjoy a beer, but also enjoy company — that’s what pubs and taprooms are for.”

Castle Rock resident Philip Jankous-kas has been looking forward to the opening of Castle Rock Beer Co.

“So far I’ve tried every one of their brews,” Jankouskas said. The Irish red ale is currently his favorite. “I think it’s really great to have a brewery that is local, number one, and to have differ-ent tastes. Especially this one, because

they feature Brit-ish ales, which is different than most other brew pubs. It’s a great place and I’m looking forward to coming here and sampling other brews.”

The brewery can make three beers at a time, but since English ales typically take about a week from start to fin-ish, Quinnell hopes to have six to eight beers on tap at all times. He runs a two-barrel system, which Quinnell says is small in the grand scheme of beer mak-ing.

“We’re nano,” he said. “But it’s such a small batch that it’s easy to tweak. We want feedback.”

One of the bo-nuses to being small, Quinnell said, is experimentation.

“It’s fun,” he said. “And it’s not cost prohibitive to try different stuff and see what people think.”

Becoming a destinationBut the brewery does have plans to

grow.Long-term plans include an out-

door patio, live music and food trucks. Eventually, bigger equipment will be added to allow for distribution to local restaurants and, possibly, food and beer pairings.

“A lot of people from Castle Rock would travel because there wasn’t much here,” said Quinnell, who grew up in Monument and Castle Rock. “But the craft beer world is working in Colorado because people love it. When Maddie’s Biergarten opened up, that helped im-mensely because people were able to fill that want for a craft beer locally.”

But Quinnell believes the market potential for a Castle Rock brewery ex-pands beyond the local community.

Tourists who visit the state to sample its breweries bypass Castle Rock on their way from Denver to Colorado Springs, he said. “Now, with us and 105 West (which opened in November), there’s a couple small breweries out here and Castle Rock can start becom-ing not just a pass-though, but a desti-nation.”

Caslte Rock Beer Co. owner Mark Quinnell tests levels on a beer that is currently in the brewing process. Photos by Shanna Fortier

Castle Rock Beer Co. offer three sizes of pours; 4 ounces, 10 ounces or a traditional American pint of 16 ounces.

New brewery brings English-style beer to town

‘It’s anything that the British empire

controlled for a while. �ey had a

massive in�uence on beer and the travel and spread of beer. From that, a lot of

styles came into play.’Mark Quinnell,

Owner of Castle Rock Beer Co.


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Reproductive issues could make or break candidates

By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

Colorado Republicans could be forgiven for thinking that several years of fi ery political contests over abortion and reproductive rights, which helped Democrats win several elections in this socially liberal swing state, were behind them.

Then, last year, a pregnant woman close to giving birth was gruesomely attacked with a knife, and a few months later an anti-abortion zealot opened fi re at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colo-rado Springs, killing three.

Think those cases won’t affect the 2016 races? Not a chance.

Abortion and reproductive rights are never far from the nerve in this battle-ground state, where party affi liation is roughly even between Democrats and Republicans and statewide contests often come down to the votes of subur-ban women who belong to neither party. That key demographic generally favors moderate candidates who back conser-vative spending but also abortion rights.

With a U.S. Senate seat and control of the U.S. House delegation on the line in Colorado, plus the prospect of Hillary

Clinton becoming the fi rst major-party female presidential nominee, gender politics could easily make the difference.

“It is a bit of a dog-whistle issue for a narrow minority, but it is one that does have political power,” said Gregoriah Hartman of NARAL Pro-Choice Colo-rado. “We’re expecting to see more and not less in 2016.”

Battle lines have already been drawn in Colorado’s hottest contests.

In the U.S. Senate race, Tim Neville, a Republican state senator from south Jef-ferson County, kicked off his campaign against Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet by talking about abor-tion politics.

“When an organization like Planned Parenthood ignores the law, kills the unborn, sells their body parts for profi t and we have both parties that can’t even come together to end this tragedy, we have an issue with leadership,” Neville told supporters, referencing videos taken by anti-abortion activists they said showed Planned Parenthood personnel negotiating the sale of fetal organs.

Issue paid off for BennetBennet likely won’t mind if the debate

stays on Planned Parenthood.The state’s senior senator won his last

contest in large part because of repro-ductive rights. Bennet faced a conserva-tive Tea Party favorite in 2010, one who

appeared to be winning in polls until Democrats pounded him for support-ing ballot measures to ban abortion by defi ning fertilized embryos as people, a concept described as “personhood.”

Bennet’s victory ensured that Demo-crats for the next fi ve years would try tying Republicans to the “personhood” movement. The focus on reproductive rights grew so intense that during the 2014 Senate campaign, reporters and Re-publicans derisively dubbed former Sen. Mark Udall “Mark Uterus.” Udall was defeated for a second term by Republi-can Cory Gardner, who once supported a “personhood” measure but convincingly told the public he’d changed his mind.

The Udall defeat was seen by many as the last time Colorado Democrats would focus so heavily on reproductive rights. But events have dictated otherwise.

In addition to the Planned Parent-hood shootings, motivated apparently by the confessed gunman’s opposition to abortion, Colorado is preparing to try a woman for cutting an unborn baby out of a Longmont woman last year. The ac-cused attacker goes on trial this spring in a case Republicans are saying highlights the state’s inadequate penalties for kill-ing unborn babies.

Coffman race in spotlightWomen’s reproductive rights are

playing out in a pitched congressional

contest, too. Democrats are trying to oust a suburban Republican, Rep. Mike Coffman, who joined Republican col-leagues last year and voted to defund Planned Parenthood. The contest will likely determine which party controls Colorado’s U.S. House delegation, where the GOP currently has a 4-3 edge.

Democratic contender Morgan Car-roll, who is challenging Coffman, called his Planned Parenthood vote “appall-ing.” She has received the backing of Emily’s List, a national political group focused on electing Democratic women who support abortion rights.

Glamour magazine recently de-scribed the Coffman-Carroll race one that “women everywhere should also have their eye on.”

Inspired by the attack on the preg-nant woman and the Planned Parent-hood shootings, the Colorado Legisla-ture this year is going to offer plenty of opportunities for candidates to score political points on women’s reproduc-tive rights.

Lawmakers will debate an outright ban on abortion, along with a GOP plan to make killing a fetus eligible for a ho-micide charge. Democrats, meanwhile, will be defending a plan by the Demo-cratic administration to use tax money to increase teenage access to long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices.

State enters 2016 with abortion debates

By Associated Press Aurora theater shooter James Holmes

has apparently been transferred to a prison in another state, but offi cials won’t say where or why.

Adrienne Jacobson, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Correc-tions, said Jan. 20 that Holmes’ move was part of an agreement with another prison

to exchange inmates, which can happen for a variety of reasons. Jacobson says revealing his location would thwart the purpose of the agreement.

The lack of information frustrated 18th Judicial District Attorney George Br-auchler, who prosecuted the case. He says victims have a right to know if Holmes is being housed in their state.

Holmes was sentenced in August to

life in prison for killing 12 people and in-juring 70 others when he opened fi re on a crowded suburban Denver movie theater in July 2012.

It is at least the third time in fi ve months that prison offi cials have moved Holmes.

He had been held most recently in San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo after being transferred from the Colo-rado State Penitentiary in Canon City, the state’s highest security prison, where Holmes had his own cell and was heavily supervised.

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WINNING WORDS

Craig Marshall Smith

QUIET DESPERATION

Andrea Doray

ALCHEMY

The recent Powerball drawing of $1.6 billion had a lot of people talking about what they would do with the money. I mean, reporters were visiting different cities and interviewing hopeful winners and asking the question, “How would you spend the mon-ey?” Social media was buzzing with tweets and posts about how to spend the money or making sure their causes were represented in the event someone won and would be willing to share some of those winnings.

I happened to be traveling that week and spent time in airplanes, taxis, shuttle buses and airports. I overheard many of the same conversations taking place and some of the answers were self-serving, with some stating all of the luxury items that they would buy for themselves. Others talked about eliminating debt, helping friends and family, and sup-porting their favorite cause.

More than a few talked about giving at least half of the winnings away to their favor-ite charities or making a signifi cant donation through their church our house of worship. We had many of those same questions at our own house and shared our own thoughts on how winning such a large sum of money could and would change our lives.

Now here is the real question, “How would it change who you are?” Many of the people being interviewed and in many of the con-versations I overheard or took part in, people said that it wouldn’t change them as a per-son at all. Maybe that’s true, maybe it’s not,

I really didn’t know the people personally so I couldn’t say if I be-lieved they wouldn’t or couldn’t be changed by money. I mean, money does crazy things to people and $1.6 bil-lion is a crazy sum of money.

What I do know is that there are many people who are very happy and comfortable with who they are and where they are. And that they are grounded through a solid belief

system and hold close to their values. And then there are others who really would like to make some change or improvement in their lives. So does it take winning the lottery to make those changes? I don’t believe so. True change happens or doesn’t happen when we are committed to our values and disciplined enough to set and pursue our goals.

Money, and I mean a lot of money, can do many things for people and certainly make a difference in how we live and how we secure our future. But if it changes who we are, we have never been comfortable and grounded in who we were in the fi rst place.

Now I am not judging nor am I being a hypocrite. I invested more than a few dollars

in the recent Powerball drawing, as you have to be in it to win it, right? But when I recog-nize a change I want to make, identify a new goal I want to pursue, or dream I wish to make a reality, I invest the time in myself to make those changes, not just in hoping that one day lightning will strike and I will win the lottery.

And it starts with where we see ourselves. Zig Ziglar used to say, “If you don’t like who you are, what you are, and where you are, you can change who you are, what you are, and where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” Filling our mind, our fi eld of vision, our ears, and our surroundings with positive thoughts and attitude coupled with a strategic and tactical plan that will help us become who we are will have a greater im-pact and more realistic impact on our lives than investing our time and money in hop-ing and waiting to win the lottery.

How about you? Would $1.6 billion change you as a person? Are there changes that you would like to make in your life, big or small, and just don’t know where to start? I would love to hear all about it at [email protected], and when we can acknowledge where true and meaningful change comes from, we will achieve our goals and realize our dreams, making it a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corpo-ration, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Changing doesn’t require billions

It is colder than a well digger’s bottom in the Klondike.

I have cleaned up my father’s expression somewhat.

It’s 4 degrees.The snow melted, then froze, the ice melt-

ed, then froze.The side streets are a mess, but once you

get out on University or Quebec, it’s all clear to the highways.

The trick is to get out on University or Que-bec without meeting up with a high school student who has had his license for about three days.

The car is a mess. The garage is a mess.Smitty’s paw prints are visible on the wood

fl ooring.The furnace runs all day and all night.I refuse to write wearing a parka over a

hoodie.I am not going to win any awards for con-

servation.It’s warm in my home in the winter, and it’s

cool in the summer.One of my neighbors could store furs in her

house right now.This is a very interior time of the year.I don’t get very far away anyhow, but par-

ticularly not at this time of year.There’s no yard work to be done.It’s the only time of the year when every-

one’s yard looks the same.Tell me what is better on a winter’s day than

listening to the Electric Light Orchestra, loud,

and starting a fresh painting on a cus-tom-made canvas?

I know that’s prob-ably not your idea of a good time, but for me it can’t be beat.

One of these days (March 13), we’ll have to change our clocks, and it will still be day-light at 5 and 6. And then 7 and 8.

It will start to smell like lawn food outside my grocery store.

I hold on to these days and nights.

There are no impediments in the spring and the summer, meaning I can just get in the car and go, without concerns about the weather.

Bill Murray was in town recently, and pre-dicted eight more weeks of winter.

My friends seem farther away from me at this time of year.

Lunches have to be rescheduled because of the road conditions.

I like to see weather in fi lms, specifi cally rain and snow.

A lot of fi lm snow isn’t snow at all. It once was crushed cornfl akes.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” was fi lmed in south-ern California, in Culver City and Encino, dur-

ing a heat wave.RKO created “chemical snow.”There are very few of the original sets left.But the swimming pool that was used in the

fi lm is still in use, at Beverly Hills High School.Remember? The fl oor opens when Carl

Switzer (“Alfalfa” in the “Little Rascals” mov-ies), turns the key to get back at Jimmy Stewart.

This is just enough, this weather.On the other hand, there’s “Dr. Zhivago”

weather.I wouldn’t care for extremes like that. Un-

less, of course, Julie Christie were nearby.(Julie is 75.)I check the paper every morning, to fi nd

out when the sun will rise and set.Incrementally it changes every day, and

then, wham, we have to spring forward an en-tire hour in March.

I can guarantee an article or two about the nuisance of Daylight Saving Time. Should it be gotten rid of? Yes.

Will it be? No.Some of my clocks change all by them-

selves.A day or two afterward, it’s forgotten. We’ll

be in the midst of March Madness, hoping that someone can knock off Duke.

In the meantime, I am as happy as a snow-man in the Upper Peninsula.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at [email protected].

� e heat is on, as it ought to be

This morning, I sat down to write about the presidential campaign. The Iowa Caucus is just a few days away on Feb. 1, and the New Hampshire primary is Feb. 9. The American electorate voting machine is fi ring up in ear-nest, with far-reaching and long-standing implications for our country.

However, as I settled into my spot at the breakfast cafe where I pen such thoughts, I asked my server — an extraordinarily pleas-ant and cheerful woman — about her tattoo, a series of small Chinese characters. “Strong woman,” she replied.

“I was in the military,” she explained, “and when we were discharged, we all went to get tattoos. The guys got ‘strong man’ and I got ‘strong woman.’” She had served in the Army in Bosnia, with a humanitarian aid unit. “We were the fi rst in and the fi rst out. It wasn’t

pretty,” she said. She was the only woman in her family to enter the military, although gen-erations of her family had served before her.

“Thank you for your service,” I said simply.

I meant it. Such ser-vice is one of the rea-sons why I can write week after week to express my opinions about those who cur-rently run our govern-ment, those who have run it, and those who

want to run it next. It’s never, ever lost on me that writers and journalists around the

world practice their crafts in peril of per-secution, kidnapping, imprisonment and murder in their own countries.

And, horrifi cally, the gruesome execu-tion of journalist James Foley and the recent release from prison of Washington Post re-porter Jason Rezaian are only two examples of American citizens who have also suffered for their work because of oppressive regimes or militant extremists.

Obviously, I don’t fear such a fate. And as much as I yearn to serve as a foreign cor-respondent — and perhaps someday I will — for now, I’m safe in my comfortable cafe with my notebook and my pen, because free speech and freedom of the press are among my rights in the United States, no matter

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In Loving Memory

Hap Godley passed away at his home in Casper, Wyoming on December 29th, 2015. Hap grew up ranching in Colorado, and was involved with cattle and horses his entire life. Hap was involved with real estate and auctioneering for much of his life, and was truly a self-made man.

After his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1946 he married Shirley Moreland

of Kiowa, Colorado, in 1947. In 1980 they moved to Sheridan, Wyoming, and to Casper, Wyoming in 1991. Hap will always be remembered for his

creative thinking, entre-preneurship, as a mentor to young people, and his love of animals.

Services and interment were held at Elizabeth Presbyterian Church and the Elizabeth Cemetery,

Elizabeth, Colorado on January 9th, 2016.

Hap is survived by his wife Shirley Godley, his son Gary Godley, and daughter in law, Cheryl Godley.

GODLEY Ralph T. “Hap” GodleySep. 22, 1920 - Dec. 29 2015

Castle Pines events helpgive kids opportunities

By Sonya Ellingboe [email protected]

Two February concerts will showcase and support elementary music instruc-tion in Douglas County.

The fi rst one is set for Feb. 5, when the Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation will partner with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra to present music played by kids in the program at the Castle Pines Com-munity Center. Included will be a sym-phony composed by 8-year-old Emma Spears, which “is as good as the music Mozart wrote at that age,” according to Colorado Chamber Orchestra Director Thomas Blomster. Also performing will be high school student Fionn Cool, who plays trombone and French horn and has played at Dazzle Jazz Club in Denver. (He started in this program in sixth grade.)

Several years ago, budget cuts spelled

the end of elementary school band and orches-tra instruction as part of the school day. It became an extracurricular, after-school experience, priced at $41 a month plus instru-ment rental. For some families, even in relatively well-off Douglas County, music classes were out

of reach. But a solution was discovered through a local professional orchestra.

The Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation partnered with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra in CCOEIM (Colo-rado Chamber Orchestra Early Instru-mental Music). It has grown to provide elementary band classes before or after school from 200 children in one (high school) feeder area to 1,432 children in six Douglas County feeder areas.

About 10 percent of district students qualify for free lunch and need fi nancial assistance to learn to play an instru-ment. Educators say that musical train-

ing “helps increase many educational disciplines, including math and reading, as well as instill a tremendous sense of self-worth and accomplishment,” ac-cording to Debbie Davidson-Stanfi ll, who directs the Colorado Chamber Orchestra’s Outreach program. She provides match-ing scholarships.

Proceeds from these concerts will go toward scholarships. “Last year, we raised $5,000,” said Cheryl McGovern of the

foundation.The second concert, “Save the Music!

An evening of Jazz, Wine and Eats,” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26, will be at the Daniels Gate Club House. The fi rst 15 minutes will present a short performance by young musicians, who will be followed by the well-known Hank Troy Trio. (No drinks will be served until the kids have performed and departed.) Tickets cost $60 each or two for $110.

For an additional $20, guests can pull a number for a bottle of mystery wine, valued from $15 to $100. (It cannot be consumed at the event.)

Pianist Hank Troy, a local jazz legend, began presenting ragtime concerts and accompanying silent fi lms in Denver in 1971. Ten years later, he joined the Queen City Jazz Band and he also plays for other groups, stage shows and musical theater.

The Colorado Chamber Orchestra, directed by Thomas Blomster, now makes its home at the Arvada Center. The professional orchestra’s mission includes in-school education.

Troy

IF YOU GO The Feb. 5 concert by young musi-cians will be at 7 p.m. at the Castle Pines Community Center, 7404 York-shire Drive, Castle Pines. The Feb. 26 event with the Hank Troy Trio will be at the Daniels Gate Club House, 6450 Daniels Gate Road, Castle Pines. Tickets cost $60/two for $110. They may be purchased online at castlepinesarts.org.

Concerts to support youth music instruction

who is running the country.Both of my parents served in World

War II, my dad in Europe and North Af-rica, and my mother in the Philippines and New Guinea, for freedom and for safety in the U.S. and the world. Neither of them talked much about it and I wish now that I had taken down the oral his-tory of their experiences. Perhaps some-time my sister and I can combine our recollections to develop a more compre-hensive narrative.

Unlike my server, I did not follow my family’s example, although many of my friends and classmates did enter the mili-

tary. And young people of all ethnicities and backgrounds continue to serve not only to help keep America safe, but also to render aid and to provide strength for those who are oppressed around the globe.

A simplistic view? Sure, I’m not na-ive. America’s military action around the world deserves much more scrutiny than it publicly receives. But for the strong women and the strong men who put on the uniform, in any capacity, so that I can sit here and write these words, I have only one thing to say … and I mean it:

“Thank you for your service.”

Andrea Doray is a writer who realizes now that to be an astronaut (right up there with foreign correspondent), she should have joined the Air Force. Contact her at [email protected].


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Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fi ll out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil liti-gation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are wel-come. Everyone will be helped on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the fi rst Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registra-tion is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email [email protected].

The Outback Express is a public transit ser-vice provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an eco-nomical and effi cient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG

offi ce at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit www.outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Craft-ing Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 for information or fi nd us online at www.meetup.com/Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/.

Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the fi rst Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.

Sky Cliff Adult Day Center Support Groups: Stoke Victors meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month. Lunch is provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Evening Stroke Victors meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Cookies and coffee provided. Con-tact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Caregivers

Support Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. All groups meet at Sky Cliff Adult Day Center in Castle Rock. Contact Sky Cliff at 303-814-2863. Visit www.skycliff.org.

Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Thera-peutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com.

VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the fi rst Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to www.vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.

Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, fi nancial and social issues of divorce and is

presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth man-ager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequenc-es, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or [email protected].


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LIFELOCAL

F A I T HH E A L T HC U L T U R EF A M I L YF O O D

The offer and the wine were suf-fi ciently convincing to pull Gary Tassler away from an idyllic life.

“I was living in Europe, didn’t really have a job, wasn’t doing much of anything,” Tassler said. “I was drinking wine and drink-ing beer and riding a bicycle.”

This was Tassler’s life for fi ve years after he abruptly decided to turn down a new po-sition at the major package delivery com-pany where he was a fi nance and account-ing manager. He’d been working 100 to 120 hours a week for years and was completely burned out. So he traded a hectic corporate life for early retirement.

That is, until Marko Copic brought him back to the Denver area with an offer.

How it all startedIt’s funny how things work out. Copic,

a native of Croatia and brother of one of Tassler’s employees at the delivery compa-ny, was planning to open a winery with his sibling.

Tassler knew of the business plan and that the Copics had shipped their winemak-ing equipment to the United States. They were looking to buy an existing winery in the Denver metro area, but decided to start their own and landed on an empty space two doors down from a brewery in Parker. The Copics asked Tassler if he was interest-ed in helping them launch the winery.

“They knew I didn’t have a job and they knew I was dumb enough to work 120 hours a week,” Tassler said with a hearty laugh.

Reluctant to end his fi ve-year vacation, Tassler initially turned down the offer, but relented after realizing he would enjoy be-ing a part of building something fresh and exciting from the ground up. He planned to be the fi nance guy. However, after Copic’s brother sold Tassler his share, a new part-nership was born.

The result?Tassler once again found himself work-

ing more than 100 hours a week. He and Copic spent 83 consecutive days making 35,000 bottles of wine in-house to last Pur-gatory Cellars through 2016.

“There were probably 20 nights where we didn’t go home,” Tassler said. “It was just the two of us.”

Uncorking a dreamPurgatory Cellars, so named for an

abandoned mining town in southwestern Colorado where the partners searched for wine-making grapes, opened last April to unexpected fanfare. The posting of six pho-tos to a brand-new Facebook page before opening elicited an encouraging response: 3,600 organic views within 24 hours.

It created an anticipatory buzz and

proved Copic was correct in his answer to the commonly asked question: Why open a winery in Parker? “Because Parker needs a winery.”

“So it appears that Parker really did need a winery,” Tassler said, paraphrasing Copic’s answer.

Mark Hague, who moved to Parker two years ago, stopped by Purgatory Cellars in early January after hearing about the winery from a friend. Tassler promptly provided a tour of the wine list. Hague said he occa-sionally stops by Vines Wine Bar in down-town Parker, but said “it’s nice to know there is another place to go” to entertain visitors from out of town or gather with friends on a Friday or Saturday night.

With the exception of the plumbing, the duo transformed Purgatory Cellars into what it is today: an elegant-yet-rustic meeting ground in which barrels full of ag-ing wine tower in plain view over visitors. Purgatory was meant to be a winery with a tasting room, but the tasting room has morphed into a wine bar because of the siz-able crowds on evenings and weekends.

Things have gone so well, in fact, that the owners decided to cut off all outside sales. Purgatory Cellars wine cannot be found at restaurants, festivals or stores yet. Even though the duo made 9,000 bottles of wine to start things out, it has found that demand is outpacing supply.

“I would say things for us have gone very, very well so far,” Tassler said. “And at the rate it’s going, it looks like it’s going to get a whole lot better.”

A perfect pourThe success is not simply due to the

fact that Parker fi nally has a winery. The 14 wines on the menu — from a Riesling made using an ancient Egyptian technique to an incredibly popular Malbec with hints of prunes, molasses and spice — have re-

ceived rave reviews from connoisseurs and novices alike. The wines are made mostly with grapes grown in Colorado.

The concoctions are the culmination of a long-standing family tradition and 20 years of Copic honing his skills. He reads a lot of books on winemaking and has learned through trial and error. He’s also known to buck tradition.

“Sometimes you need to be brave,” Cop-ic said during a phone call from Croatia, where he is buying more equipment and visiting family.

The wine has attracted admirers from across the country, Tassler said, and doz-ens are on the waiting list once Purgatory launches its wine-of-the-month club. But when you ask Copic, he insists that wine-making has been a hobby for much of his life.

“He might call himself a hobbyist,” Tassler warned. “Don’t let him kid you.”

The winery is preparing to bottle 30 dif-ferent wines, including a Zinfandel port that Tassler calls “absolutely gorgeous,” and will release them in the coming months. Going from making 9,000 bottles in 2014 to 35,000 bottles in 2015 was a signifi cant uptick in production. But it’s nothing compared to the next round of winemaking later this year, in which Copic believes the pair can produce 100,000 bottles.

Purgatory will expand into the vacant space next door so it can host wedding re-ceptions and other gatherings without clos-ing down the wine bar. Tassler believes the winery will double its sales when the new space is unveiled later this year, and that es-timate doesn’t include sales at restaurants, festivals or the wine-of-the-month club.

When asked if 100,000 bottles will be enough, Tassler smiled when delivering his answer: “We’re going to cut it really close.”

Parker resident Mark Hague, left, talks to Purgatory Cellars co-owner Gary Tassler about the wine served at the winery. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

A display of wine bottles at Purgatory Cellars helps set the ambience.

ABOUT PURGATORY CELLARS Owners: Gary Tassler and Marko Copic

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, noon to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Address: 18921 Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Parker

Website: www.purgatorycellarscolorado.com

Phone: 303-600-8209

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/purgato-rycellarsofcolorado

Winery uncorks a dream

Purgatory Cellars opened at Parker location in 2015

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The winery is preparing to bottle 30 dif-ferent wines, including a Zinfandel port that Tassler calls “absolutely gorgeous,” and will release them in the coming months. Going from making 9,000 bottles in 2014 to 35,000 bottles in 2015 was a significant uptick in production. But it’s nothing compared to the next round of winemaking later this year, in which Copic believes the pair can produce 100,000 bottles.

Purgatory will expand into the vacant space next door so it can host wedding re-ceptions and other gatherings without clos-ing down the wine bar. Tassler believes the winery will double its sales when the new space is unveiled later this year, and that es-timate doesn’t include sales at restaurants, festivals or the wine-of-the-month club.

When asked if 100,000 bottles will be enough, Tassler smiled when delivering his answer: “We’re going to cut it really close.”

Parker resident Mark Hague, left, talks to Purgatory Cellars co-owner Gary Tassler about the wine served at the winery. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

A display of wine bottles at Purgatory Cellars helps set the ambience.

Indie book shop keeps pages turningPoor Richard’s in downtown Parker fills niche

By Chris [email protected]

Having grown up without a television, Richard Fitch’s main source of entertainment was classic stories by renowned authors.

Even today, he finds himself surrounded by books — 20,000 of them, to be approximate. Fitch is the proprietor of Poor Richard’s Book Shoppe, a back-alley establishment in downtown Parker that opened in fall 2008.

A growing number of people might view paper books as a dying medium, and while the store isn’t racking up thousands in sales per day, there is still a thirst for the real thing. Fitch admits to feeling a sense of duty to be a local source for new and used titles, many of them contemporary works, and believes books will remain “as long as us old people are around.”

But he also acknowledges that today’s treasure might be tomorrow’s trash, and aptly compares the transition to digital to the process in which “sci-fi eventually becomes science nonfiction.”

“In all honesty, it’s a hobby for me. It gives me a reason to get out of bed and get out of the house,” says Fitch, whose amiable personality and friendly smile produce a welcoming air at Poor Richard’s. “I like to meet people and just be around books. As long as it pays its way, I don’t need to make a million dollars.”

A portion of the customers at Poor Richard’s are actually local high school students seeking books for reading assignments. The most popular titles each year are fairly consistent — “The Great Gatsby,” “Catcher in the Rye,” “Lord of the Flies” and “1984.” However, one novel that Fitch says “transcends ages” is always at the top: Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

There was a brief period three or four years ago in which sales took a major hit. It was the holiday season when the Nook and Kindle were popular gifts. But sales rebounded and have been steady ever since. Fitch, a Kindle owner himself, admits to being a klutz and says he worries about dropping the electronic device in the ocean or on a sidewalk. That’s why, when he goes on weeklong excursions to Mexico, he brings as many as 10 paperback titles with him.

Fitch grew up on classics like “Robin Hood” and “Black Beauty” and now steers toward action-adventure novels by authors like Clive Cussler and David Baldacci.

Poor Richard’s carries everything from obscure books to top sellers by Nora Roberts and Janet Evanovich. Its shelves also hold works by local authors like Naomi Gaede-Penner, Sandy Whelchel and Virginia White, a retired teacher whose recent book, “Warren the Honking Cat,” is prominently displayed.

Opening upThe former high school Spanish

teacher didn’t envision owning a bookstore until he was laid up in the late 1990s with health problems. His recovery gave him an opportunity to dive into reading for pleasure again. He was further inspired by a series of books by Denver author John Dunning starring Cliff Janeway, an ex-cop turned bookstore proprietor.

Fitch amassed a collection of 4,500 books, and when his wife insisted he clear them out, he suggested opening a bookstore in downtown Wellington, Kansas, where the shop operated for three years. After his wife passed away, Fitch moved his life and his store to Parker, a place where he has family. He first discovered Parker in 1975 while briefly working for the concrete company that paved roads in the Pinery. It was always a goal of his to come to Parker.

Fitch finds his alcove behind Parker Garage and just off Mainstreet to be the ideal spot. The weekly farmers’ market and many festivals in downtown Parker during the summer bring a stream of pedestrians past (and sometimes through) his door. It’s not too busy and not overly quiet. Fitch gets occasional help from a part-time employee, but outside of that, he mans the shop throughout the week.

“I enjoy the work, but don’t want to have to work too hard,” he says with a laugh.

Richard Fitch says running Poor Richard’s Book Shoppe is not a money-making venture, but rather an enjoyable hobby. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

Poor Richard’s Book Shoppe, which opened in downtown Parker in 2008, carries many of the classics.

CURTAIN TIME

Pulitzer winnerThe Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Gin

Game” by D.L. Coburn will be presented for one weekend only, Jan. 29-31, at the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Performed by El-len Ranson and Gary Crow-Willard for the Silver Circuit, which offers two-person stage productions at senior facilities along the Front Range. Presented by The Theater Company of Lafayette. Perfor-mances: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29; 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31. Tickets: $10-$16, 1-800-838-3006, tclstage.org.

Memories!“Reunion ’85” plays through Feb. 13 at

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Performances: 7:30 Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11 and Monday, Feb. 1; 8 p.m. Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 5, 12, 13; 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Now, that’s Fuddy“Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-

Abaire will be presented by Phamaly Theatre Company at two venues. First is Feb. 6-21 at Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, Feb. 15; 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 14 and 21. Second is Feb. 26-28 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Perfor-mances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-27; 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Tickets: phamaly.org; tickets various prices up to $36.

King and LBJ“All the Way” by Robert Schenkkan

plays Feb. 5 to 28 at the Stage Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Performances: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fri-days, Saturdays; 8 p.m. Sat. Feb 20; 6:30 p.m. Sun. Feb 14; 1:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 6 and 27. Denvercenter.org, tickets start at $32.


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The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Fal-conaires big band will perform at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. This jazz ensemble is more than 30 years old and consists of 18 full-time jazz musicians.

They play traditional and contemporary big band jazz, including some original compositions. The band takes pride in cul-tivating our national heritage through its only indigenous musical genre — jazz. As part of LUMC’s Fine Arts Series, the admis-

sion is free. Littletonumc.org or 303-794-6379.

Reminder: Mozart“It’s All About Mozart!” is an Englewood

Arts Presents program set for 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Peter Cooper, principal oboist with the Colo-rado Symphony, will be featured with the

Ainomae Quartet in Mozart’s “Oboe Quintet in C Minor,” K. 388/406, and two other works by the composer. Tickets: $20 adults/$15 se-niors/free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to con-cert.

Swanson show“Polysemic,” art-

ist Joel Swanson’s one-person show at the Museum Out-

door Arts, will be the topic of his discus-sion with the audience at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 in Hampden Hall, second fl oor of Engle-wood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Park-way. Admission is free, but the MOA would like a reservation in advance: Jessica Brack, 303-806-0444, ext. 0, or [email protected]. The exhibit will run through Feb. 27.

Stately artArvada Center’s second “Art of the

State” juried exhibition is open and runs through March 27 in all the galleries (over 10,000 feet). Gallery director Colin Parson said there were 1,434 entries from 511 art-ists. Jurors were Gwen Chanzit, modern art curator, Denver Art Museum; Michael Chavez, public art program manager, Den-ver Arts and Venues; and Parson. Panel dis-cussions with artists will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 6; 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25; 11 a.m. March 19. Info: arvadacenter.org/galleries-special-events. (More here on the exhibit next week.)

Student creationsArt by Littleton Public Schools students

is exhibited at Arapahoe Community Col-lege’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts through Feb. 9. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Back in the Ranch“Broadway Sings!” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4

will be an evening of Broadway favorites,

directed by teacher Mark Middlebrooks. Songs from “Grease,” “Matilda,” “My Fair Lady” and more. Held at Cherry Hills Com-munity Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., High-lands Ranch. Tickets: $7 advance; $10 at the door if not sold out: HRCAonline.org or 303-791-8958.

Gardener get togetherThe Littleton Garden Club will hear Lin-

da M. Hellow speak about “Tools and Tech-niques for Older Gardeners” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Littleton Public Schools Education Services Center lunchroom, 5776 S. Crocker St., Littleton. (Enter on the south.) Guests are welcome. Social time is at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Hellow is a lifetime gardener who has certifi cates in horticultural therapy. Information: little-tongardenclub.org or president Liz Wuest, [email protected].

On PACE for music“Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom” plays

at the PACE Center in Parker at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6. The performance tells the story of Irish independence through mu-sic, song, dance and storytelling. Tickets: $40/$45, parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800.

Family law clinicArapahoe Community College Parale-

gal Club, in connection with the 18th Judi-cial District Access to Justice Committee, will host a free family law clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Summit Room M1900 in college’s Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Offered to parties in Arap-ahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties who are without an attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions. Information: Jodi Terwilliger-Stacey, Esq., ACC Paralegal Pro-gram, [email protected], 303-797-5878.

The USAF Falconaires will perform a free big band jazz concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Littleton United Methodist Church. The band will play traditional, contemporary and original works. Courtesy photo

Sonya Ellingboe

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Big band brings big bang for no bucks


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Game dayspread

Get the most out of your

Texas chili is sure to please your Big Game partygoersMetro Creative Connection

January marks the dawn of a new year, but for football fans, the first month of the calendar year also

means the playoffs are about to begin. Football gatherings can be fun for ar-dent and novice fans alike.

One of the reasons such get-togeth-ers appeal to so many people is food, which typically plays a big role on game days.

Hosts who want to wow their guests with homemade chili can try their hands at the following recipe for “Texas Chili With Chipotle Cream” from Neal Corman’s “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press).

Texas Chili With Chipotle CreamServes 4 to 6

Chipotle Cream10 1⁄2 ounces goat cheese2 tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whip-ping creamJuice of 1⁄2 lemonJuice of 2 limesZest of 1⁄2 lime1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

Chili2 tablespoons Texas Chili Spice Mix (see below)1⁄4 cup canola oil2 pounds skirt steak2 teaspoons kosher salt1⁄3 pound sliced bacon, diced4 cups finely diced yellow onions2 cups finely diced green peppers1⁄2 cup chopped garlic

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, drained2 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano2 tablespoons Texas-style chili powder (use 3 to 4 tablespoons for a thicker chili)3 tomatillos, rinsed and diced3 tablespoons corn masa flour (recom-mended: Masaca)2 tablespoons pureed chipotle in adobo sauce5 cups beef broth2 16-ounce cans black beans1⁄2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, di-vided1 13-ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed

1. Combine all the ingredients for the chipotle cream — except for the zest — in a food processor. Process until evenly incorporated.

2. Remove to a medium bowl and fold in the zest. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

3. Mix the Texas Chili Spice Mix with the oil to make a paste. Dust the skirt steak with salt, then baste with the paste.

4. Marinate for 1 hour and then grill over high heat to medium rare. Set aside and allow to rest.

5. In a large, heavy-bottom pot, ren-

der the diced bacon until it is crispy. Add the onions, green peppers and garlic, and sauté until slightly brown.

6. Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, oregano, chili powder, tomatillos, flour, and chipotle. Heat for 3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.

7. Add the beef broth, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncov-ered for 1 hour.

8. Cut the steak against the grain into small cubes. Add the steak and beans to the chili, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

9. Add most of the chopped cilantro and serve over crushed tortilla chips with a dollop of chipotle cream and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top.

Texas Chili Spice MixMakes 1 cup

2 tablespoons guajillo chili powder2 tablespoons chipotle powder6 tablespoons ground cumin4 tablespoons dry Mexican oregano4 tablespoons sweet paprika

Combine all the ingredients in a me-dium mixing bowl. Transfer to a covered container and store in a cool, dry place.

Photos courtesy of Metro Creative Connection


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10 Accounting/Payroll Finance Specialist $54,501.24 10 Accounting/Payroll Finance Specialist $46,250.00 10 Assessors Chief Appraiser/Deputy $3,601.88 10 Assessors Assessor $49,700.04 10 Assessors GIS Specialist/ AG Inspector $41,745.60 10 Assessors Deputy/Title Clerk $47,724.00 10 Assessors Appraiser/Commercial $40,004.64 10 Assessors Appraiser $40,004.64 10 CDS Building Inspector $14,745.12 10 CDS Planner II, Flood Plains Manager $36,000.00 10 CDS Senior Planner $44,717.75 10 CDS OfficeManager $42,999.9610 CDS Director of Community Development Services $78,630.72 10 Clerk And Recorder Motor Vehicle Clerk $6,737.33 10 Clerk And Recorder Motor Vehicle Clerk $36,393.00 10 Clerk And Recorder Deputy Clerk/ Recorder $37,086.00 10 Clerk And Recorder Motor Vehicle Clerk $30,153.84 10 Clerk And Recorder Clerk and Recorder $49,700.04 10 Clerk And Recorder Motor Vehicle Clerk $30,153.84 10 Clerk And Recorder Motor Vehicle Clerk $18,318.00 10 Commissioners Commissioner District 2 $4,141.67 10 Commissioners Commissioner District 1 $49,700.04 10 Commissioners Commissioner District 3 $49,700.04 10 Commissioners Commissioner District 2 $49,700.04 10 Coroner Deputy Coroner $20,000.04 10 Coroner Coroner $22,100.04 10 County Attorney County Attorney $94,375.91 10 CSUExtensionOffice 4HDepartmentSpecialist $37,327.6810 CSUExtensionOffice OfficeManager $37,889.2810 Data Specialist Director of IT $75,000.00 10 Elections Asst. Treasurer/ Deputy Public Trustee/Elections Clerk $7,128.00 10 Elections Elections Manager $34,369.92 10 Fairgrounds Facilities Manager $16,666.65 10 Fairgrounds Maintenance Technician $8,095.78 10 Law Enforcement Patrol Deputy $44,688.00 10 Law Enforcement Detentions Specialist $37,666.65 10 Law Enforcement Patrol Deputy $41,666.61 10 Law Enforcement Patrol Deputy $38,810.53 10 Law Enforcement Detentions Deputy $37,836.03 10 Maintenance Maintenance Technician $44,928.00 10 OEM Director of Emergency Management $54,999.96 10 Other Admin County Manager/Public Works Director $108,999.96 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $1,524.60 10 Patrol/Investigation Under Sheriff $2,652.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $7,448.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $18,333.35 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $14,666.64 10 Patrol/Investigation Chaplain/Administrative Staff $23,333.31 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $23,333.31 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $36,666.70 10 Patrol/Investigation Investigator $37,240.00 10 Patrol/Investigation TrafficDeputy $40,964.0010 Patrol/Investigation Cook $13,034.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $52,799.16 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Lieutenant $61,980.24

10 Patrol/Investigation Sheriff $66,600.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Investigations/ Patrol Lieutenant $61,980.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $21,747.88 10 Patrol/Investigation Administrative Staff $43,622.16 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Sergeant $52,938.84 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Staff Sergeant $57,994.92 10 Patrol/Investigation Under Sheriff $64,847.28 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Corporal $46,985.16 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Corporal $50,400.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Investigations Sergeant $53,199.96 10 Patrol/Investigation Executive Assistant to the Sheriff $47,000.04 10 Patrol/Investigation TrafficLieutenant $61,680.0010 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $44,688.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Victim Assistance Coordinator $50,406.96 10 Patrol/Investigation Administrative Staff $12,000.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Sergeant $52,500.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Investigator $44,688.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Investigator; Professional Standards $50,000.04 10 Patrol/Investigation TrafficSergeant $52,500.0010 Patrol/Investigation TrafficDeputy $44,000.0410 Patrol/Investigation Victim Assistant $40,000.08 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $39,999.96 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Corporal $50,400.00 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $40,333.30 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Administrative Staff $39,416.65 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $39,999.96 10 Patrol/Investigation Administrative Staff $30,462.43 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $44,000.04 10 Patrol/Investigation TrafficDeputy $34,697.6010 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $25,672.11 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $12,739.10 10 Patrol/Investigation Detentions Deputy $8,693.62 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $3,256.83 10 Patrol/Investigation Patrol Deputy $5,596.27 10 Personnel/Benefits PersonnelBenefitsCoordinator $23,625.0010 Surveyor Surveyor $183.33 10 Surveyor Surveyor $2,199.96 10 Treasurer Assistant Treasurer/ Deputy to Public Trustee $26,250.03 10 Treasurer Deputy Treasurer/ Deputy to Public Trustee $48,999.96 10 Treasurer Assistant Treasurer/ Deputy to Public Trustee $39,999.96 10 Treasurer Treasurer $49,700.04 15 PublicHealth EnvironmentalHealthSpecialist $49,758.0315 PublicHealth DirectorofPublicHealth $5,114.7435 Public Trustee Public Trustee $12,500.00 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $17,169.96 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $22,896.90 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $18,433.20 20 Road And Bridge Sign Installer/Driveway Inspector $22,400.28 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $33,308.20 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $32,167.41 20 Road And Bridge Administrative Assistant $51,500.04 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $44,205.00 20 Road And Bridge Road Foreman $52,199.88 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $44,205.00 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $45,986.52 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $43,767.36 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $44,279.88 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $47,394.12

20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $42,542.28 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $39,270.24 20 Road And Bridge Mechanic $42,245.88 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $39,901.32 20 Road And Bridge Road Foreman $52,716.36 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $39,100.08 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $37,964.15 20 Road And Bridge Assistant Road Foreman $43,260.00 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $37,692.36 20 Road And Bridge Sign Installer/Driveway Inspector $38,306.04 20 Road And Bridge Crew Lead $40,144.56 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $35,439.24 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $36,150.48 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $35,431.32 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $29,267.69 20 Road And Bridge Assistant Road Foreman $43,864.68 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $34,978.32 20 Road And Bridge Assistant Mechanic $35,026.56 20 Road And Bridge Crew Lead $40,155.80 20 Road And Bridge Administrative Assistant $41,184.00 20 Road And Bridge Crew Labor $35,728.80 20 Road And Bridge Lead Mechanic $48,213.36 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $33,990.51 20 Road And Bridge Mechanic $35,728.80 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $35,715.48 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $34,680.00 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $34,680.00 20 Road And Bridge Crew Labor $28,092.15 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $16,404.71 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $15,587.14 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $14,166.65 20 Road And Bridge Blade Operator $13,553.21 20 Road And Bridge Truck Driver/Equipment Operator $5,665.92 50 Social Services Caseworker $2,065.50 50 Social Services Caseworker $20,250.00 50 Social Services Income Maintenance Tech $20,107.20 50 Social Services Caseworker $35,802.00 50 Social Services Income Maintenance Tech $28,360.80 50 Social Services Income Maintenance Tech $40,214.40 50 Social Services AP Supervisor $54,312.15 50 Social Services Child Welfare Supervisor $56,471.53 50 Social Services Finance Manager $52,219.84 50 Social Services Caseworker $47,736.00 50 Social Services Income Maintenance Tech $37,814.40 50 Social Services Accounts Liaison $38,812.67 50 SocialServices DirectorofDHHS $95,032.8050 Social Services Child Welfare Supervisor $46,841.73 50 Social Services Operations Administrator $52,114.92 50 Social Services Child Support Specialist $41,454.94 50 Social Services Receptionist $33,696.00 50 Social Services Caseworker $29,322.00 50 Social Services Assistant Attorney $25,000.00 50 Social Services Caseworker $13,032.00 50 Social Services Income Maintenance Tech $9,335.91 50 Social Services Protective Services Administrator $14,680.90 50 Social Services Caseworker $7,471.00 50 Social Services Caseworker $5,700.96 50 Social Services Income Maintenance Tech $2,355.48

Legal Notice No.: 23342 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: January 28, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of G. Herman Schacht,

aka Guenter Hermann Schacht,aka Guenter H. Schacht,

aka Guenter Schacht,aka Herman Guenter Schacht,

aka Herman G. Schacht,aka Herman Schacht, Deceased

Case Number: 15 PR 30045

All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the District Court of ElbertCounty, Colorado on or before May 28,2016 or the claims may be forever barred.

Wanda SchachtPersonal Representativec/o Mark D. Master, Esq.2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No: 23341First Publication: January 28, 2016Last Publication: February 11, 2016Publisher: Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE

DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTYSTATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014CV30002

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALEOF REAL PROPERTY

HSBC Bank USA, National Association,as Successor Trustee to Wells FargoBank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear SternsMortgage Funding Trust 2006-AC1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AC1,Plaintiffv.MARK BARENTS, KELLY R. STRICK-LAND; ROBERT M. SINGER, Trustee ofthe Robert M. Singer Trust; 217 Ventures,LLC; HUNT FAMILY, LLC and RICK PET-TITT, or his successor, in his official capa-city as Public Trustee for Elbert County,State of Colorado, Defendants.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:This is to advise you the above-captionedaction is pending. A Second AmendedOrder Entering Default Judgment andEntry of Decree of Foreclosure (the “De-cree”) has been entered in this action con-cerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff.

The real property which is the subject mat-ter of this litigation, which is the propertysubject to the Decree, is situated in ElbertCounty, Colorado, and described as fol-lows, to-wit:

A PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWN-SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OFTHE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT,STATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN ANDDESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THEHUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE AD-JUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ONSEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTIONNO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH ANDSUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NON-EXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASE-MENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOW-ING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGIN-NING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNEROF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDRECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTYRECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE 623.56 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF211.28 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF2000.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLEOF 06º03’10”; THENCE S85º44’56”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 576.94 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF393.29 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS 900.00FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF25º02’15” ; THENCE N69º12’49”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF322.26 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF1500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLEOF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE HAS A RADI-US OF 192.00 FEET AND A CENTRALANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ONTHE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFCOUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OFTERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TO A 30.00FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SEC-TION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE64 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ELBERTCOUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTER-LINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICU-LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF SECTION 28 AND CON-SIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAIDSECTION 28 TO BEAR N 00º08’09”EWITH ALL BEARING CONTAINEDHEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, THENCEN 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINEA DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET;THENCE S 83º22’14”E A DISTANCE OF1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E ADISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THETRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUB-JECT CENTERLINE; TH ENCE N15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET;THENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DIS-TANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET;THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E ADISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58FEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DIS-TANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THECENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDEINGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TOTHE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTYOF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO.

Located in the County of Elbert, State ofColorado, and also known as 5370 HuntCircle, Elizabeth, Colorado 80108 (the“Property”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judg-ment creditor in this action. As of April 30,2015, Plaintiff was owed the total amountof $1,202,877.79, plus additional accruedand unpaid interest from April 30, 2015until the judgment has been paid in full orthe foreclosure sale has been completed.Further, additional fees and costs (includ-ing legal fees) have also been incurredand are due and owing.

I shall offer for public sale to the highestbidder, for cash, at public auction, all theright, title and interest of the Defendants insaid property on March 9, 2016 at10:00AM at the Elbert County Sheriff’s Of-fice, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MYNOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THEREAL PROPERTY BEING FORE-CLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTSOR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIESPURSUANT TO COLORADO STAT-UTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORE-CLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHTTO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTYOR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TOCURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEEDOF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. ACOPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCHSTATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTI-TUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOURRIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO,HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DE-TERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK THE ADVICEOF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERN-ING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TOTHIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TOA LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TOFILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUREBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

INTENT to cure and redeem, as providedby the aforementioned laws, must be dir-ected to or conducted at the Office of theSheriff of the County Elbert CountySheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO80117

SALE DATE: March 9, 2016 at 10:00am.The place of the Sheriff’s Sale is: at theElbert County Sheriff’s Office in the lobbyof 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117.

NOTICE: IF THE BORROWER BE-LIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SER-VICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIRE-MENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CON-TACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THEPROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING INSECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROW-ER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THECOLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL,THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINAN-CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFBP),OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM-PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORE-CLOSURE PROCESS.

Colorado Attorney General1300 Broadway, 10th FloorDenver, Colorado 80203(800) 222-4444www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer FinancialProtection BureauP.O. Box 4503Iowa City, Iowa 52244(855) 411-2372www.consumerfinance.gov

DATED at Elbert County, Colorado this6th Day of January, 2016.

Bidders are required to have cash or certi-fied funds to cover their highest bid at thetime of sale. Certified funds are payableto the registry of the Elbert County DistrictCourt.

Shayne Heap, SheriffCounty of Elbert, State of ColoradoBy: Sheriff Shayne Heap

Legal Notice No.: 23320First Publication: January 14, 2016Last Publication: February 11, 2016Published in: Elbert County News

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A PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWN-SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OFTHE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT,STATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN ANDDESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THEHUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE AD-JUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ONSEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTIONNO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH ANDSUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NON-EXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASE-MENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOW-ING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGIN-NING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNEROF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDRECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTYRECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE 623.56 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF211.28 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF2000.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLEOF 06º03’10”; THENCE S85º44’56”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 576.94 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF393.29 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS 900.00FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF25º02’15” ; THENCE N69º12’49”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF322.26 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF1500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLEOF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE HAS A RADI-US OF 192.00 FEET AND A CENTRALANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ONTHE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFCOUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OFTERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TO A 30.00FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SEC-TION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE64 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ELBERTCOUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTER-LINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICU-LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF SECTION 28 AND CON-SIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAIDSECTION 28 TO BEAR N 00º08’09”EWITH ALL BEARING CONTAINEDHEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, THENCEN 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINEA DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET;THENCE S 83º22’14”E A DISTANCE OF1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E ADISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THETRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUB-JECT CENTERLINE; THENCE N15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET;THENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DIS-TANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET;THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E ADISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58FEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DIS-TANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THECENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDEINGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TOTHE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTYOF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO.
















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A PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWN-SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OFTHE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT,STATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN ANDDESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THEHUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE AD-JUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ONSEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTIONNO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH ANDSUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NON-EXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASE-MENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOW-ING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGIN-NING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNEROF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDRECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTYRECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE 623.56 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF211.28 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF2000.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLEOF 06º03’10”; THENCE S85º44’56”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 576.94 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF393.29 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS 900.00FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF25º02’15” ; THENCE N69º12’49”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF322.26 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT,SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF1500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLEOF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”WALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS-TANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OFA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONGSAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE HAS A RADI-US OF 192.00 FEET AND A CENTRALANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ONTHE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFCOUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OFTERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TO A 30.00FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SEC-TION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE64 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ELBERTCOUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTER-LINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICU-LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF SECTION 28 AND CON-SIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAIDSECTION 28 TO BEAR N 00º08’09”EWITH ALL BEARING CONTAINEDHEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, THENCEN 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINEA DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET;THENCE S 83º22’14”E A DISTANCE OF1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E ADISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THETRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUB-JECT CENTERLINE; THENCE N15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET;THENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DIS-TANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET;THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E ADISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58FEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DIS-TANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THECENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDEINGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TOTHE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTYOF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO.
















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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALEAND OF APPLICATION FOR

ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:

CHARLES ADAMS AND TERRY ADAMSYou and each of you are hereby notifiedthat on the 20th day of November A.D.2012 the then County Treasurer of theCounty of Elbert, in the State of Colorado,sold at public tax lien sale to PAMELA LMOSER the following described real es-tate situate in the County of Elbert, Stateof Colorado, to wit:

Legal Description:Section: 17 Township: 6 Range: 60Subdi-vision: COTTONWOOD ESTATES (FAL-CON RANCH) Lot: 0024B413 P327

and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase therefore to PAMELA LMOSER. That said tax lien sale was madeto satisfy the delinquent taxes assessedagainst said real estate for the year 2011;

That said real estate was taxed or spe-cial ly assessed in the name(s) ofCHARLES ADAMS AND TERRY ADAMSfor said year 2011.

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to the said PAMELA LMOSER at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 2ndday of May, A.D.2016, unless the samehas been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to the actual execu-tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness myhand this 4th day of January, 2016 A. D.

Richard PettittCounty Treasurer of Elbert County

Legal Notice No.: 23321First Publication: January 14, 2016Last Publication: January 28, 2016Publisher: The Elbert County News

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Public Notice

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALEAND OF APPLICATION FOR

ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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CHARLES ADAMS AND TERRY ADAMSYou and each of you are hereby notifiedthat on the 20th day of November A.D.2012 the then County Treasurer of theCounty of Elbert, in the State of Colorado,sold at public tax lien sale to PAMELA LMOSER the following described real es-tate situate in the County of Elbert, Stateof Colorado, to wit:

Legal Description:Section: 17 Township: 6 Range: 60Subdi-vision: COTTONWOOD ESTATES (FAL-CON RANCH) Lot: 0024B413 P327

and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase therefore to PAMELA LMOSER. That said tax lien sale was madeto satisfy the delinquent taxes assessedagainst said real estate for the year 2011;

That said real estate was taxed or spe-cial ly assessed in the name(s) o fCHARLES ADAMS AND TERRY ADAMSfor said year 2011.





Public Notice

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN

SALE AND OF APPLICATION FORISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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JH SCHROEDER You and each of youare hereby notified that on the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax liensale to PAMELA L MOSER the followingdescribed real estate situate in the Countyof Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

Legal Description: Section: 6 Township: 8Range: 64Subdivision: RURALA PAR INNW4: 6 8 64 DESC B692 P128

and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase therefore to PAMELA LMOSER. That said tax lien sale wasmade to satisfy the delinquent taxes as-sessed against said real estate for theyear 2011;

That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the name(s) of JHSCHROEDER for said year 2011.





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Public Notice

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN

SALE AND OF APPLICATION FORISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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JH SCHROEDER You and each of youare hereby notified that on the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax liensale to PAMELA L MOSER the followingdescribed real estate situate in the Countyof Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

Legal Description: Section: 6 Township: 8Range: 64Subdivision: RURALA PAR INNW4: 6 8 64 DESC B692 P128

and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase therefore to PAMELA LMOSER. That said tax lien sale wasmade to satisfy the delinquent taxes as-sessed against said real estate for theyear 2011;

That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the name(s) of JHSCHROEDER for said year 2011.





PUBLIC NOTICE

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS§ 1-13.5-501, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and par-ticularly to the electors of the ElkhornRanch Metropolitan District No. 1 (the“District”), Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that anelection will be held on the 3rd day ofMay, 2016, between the hours of 7:00A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time two (2)directors will be elected to serve 4-yearterms for the District and one (1) direct-or will be elected to serve a 2-year termfor the District.

Eligible electors of the District interested inserving on the board of directors may ob-tain a Self-Nomination and Acceptanceform from Bradley Neiman, the Desig-nated Election Official of the District (the“DEO”), at the offices of Miller & Asso-ciates Law Offices, LLC, 1641 CaliforniaStreet, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado80202, (303) 285-5320, business daysbetween the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00P.M.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms, orletters which meet the requirements of §1-13.5-501, C.R.S., are to be returned tothe DEO not less than sixty-seven (67)days prior to the election, which date isFriday, February 26, 2016. If the DEO de-termines that a Self-Nomination and Ac-ceptance form is not sufficient, the eligibleelector who submitted the form mayamend the form once, at any time prior to3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 26, 2016.Earlier submittal is encouraged as thedeadline will not permit curing an insuffi-cient form. A person who wishes to be awrite-in candidate shall file an affidavit ofintent to be a write-in candidate with theoffice of the Designated Election Officialby the close of business on the sixty-fourth (64th) day before the election,which date is Monday, February 29, 2016.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applic-ations for and return of absentee ballotsmay be filed with the DEO until the closeof business on the Friday immediately pre-ceding the election, which date is Friday,April 29, 2016.

ELKHORN RANCH METROPOLITANDISTRICT NO. 1

By: /s/Bradley Neiman,Designated Election Official


Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONSELIZABETH FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and par-ticularly, to the eligible electors of theEl izabeth F i re Protect ion Dis t r ic t("District") of Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pollingplace election will be held on the 3rd dayof May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three dir-ectors will be elected to serve four-yearterms on the Board of Directors

In order to be a candidate for one of thedirector positions, a qualified individualmust submit a Self-Nomination and Ac-ceptance Form. Self-Nomination and Ac-ceptance Forms are available from GayKris, Designated Election Official of theDistrict. Contact information is as follows:

Gay KrizP.O. Box 441, 155 W. Kiowa AveElizabeth, Co. 80107Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Phone: 303-646-3800Fax: 303-688-6994E-mail: [email protected]

The Self-Nomination and AcceptanceForm must be returned to the DesignatedElection Official by close of business onFriday, February 26, 2016. A Self-Nomin-ation and Acceptance Form that is not suf-ficient may be amended or corrected atany time before close of business, on Fri-day, February 26, 2016. Earlier submittalis encouraged as the deadline will not per-mit correcting a form that is deemed insuf-ficient

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applic-ation for an absentee ballot may be filedwith Gay Kris, Designated Election Offi-cial, at the contact information referencedabove, no later than the close of businesson Friday, April 29, 2016.

ELIZABETH FIRE PROTECTIONDISTRICTGay Kriz,Designated Election Official


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Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONSELIZABETH FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and par-ticularly, to the eligible electors of theEl izabeth F i re Protect ion Dis t r ic t("District") of Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pollingplace election will be held on the 3rd dayof May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three dir-ectors will be elected to serve four-yearterms on the Board of Directors

In order to be a candidate for one of thedirector positions, a qualified individualmust submit a Self-Nomination and Ac-ceptance Form. Self-Nomination and Ac-ceptance Forms are available from GayKris, Designated Election Official of theDistrict. Contact information is as follows:

Gay KrizP.O. Box 441, 155 W. Kiowa AveElizabeth, Co. 80107Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Phone: 303-646-3800Fax: 303-688-6994E-mail: [email protected]

The Self-Nomination and AcceptanceForm must be returned to the DesignatedElection Official by close of business onFriday, February 26, 2016. A Self-Nomin-ation and Acceptance Form that is not suf-ficient may be amended or corrected atany time before close of business, on Fri-day, February 26, 2016. Earlier submittalis encouraged as the deadline will not per-mit correcting a form that is deemed insuf-ficient

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applic-ation for an absentee ballot may be filedwith Gay Kris, Designated Election Offi-cial, at the contact information referencedabove, no later than the close of businesson Friday, April 29, 2016.

ELIZABETH FIRE PROTECTIONDISTRICTGay Kriz,Designated Election Official


PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2015

OF CLEARWATER METROPOLITANDISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pro-posed budget amendment for the 2015Budget has been submitted to the Boardof Directors of the Clearwater Metropolit-an District, of the County of Elbert, Stateof Colorado; that a copy of the amend-ment has been filed in the office of theDistrict Management located at BurgSimpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Color-ado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where thesame is open for public inspection, andthat such Proposed Budget Amendmentwill be considered at a regular meetingof the Board of Directors of the Districtto be held on February 24, 2016, at 4:00p.m. at Blackstone Country Club, 7777S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO80016. Any interested elector of theClearwater Metropolitan District may in-spect the budget amendment, and file orregister any objection thereto prior to theadoption of the 2015 Budget Amendment.

This Meeting is open to the public and anymember of the public may address theboard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS CLEARWATERMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGEHERSH JARDINE, P.C.

Legal Notice No.: 23332First Publication: January 28, 2016Last Publication: February 4, 2016Publisher: The Elbert County News

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PUBLIC NOTICE


OF CLEARWATER METROPOLITANDISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pro-posed budget amendment for the 2015Budget has been submitted to the Boardof Directors of the Clearwater Metropolit-an District, of the County of Elbert, Stateof Colorado; that a copy of the amend-ment has been filed in the office of theDistrict Management located at BurgSimpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Color-ado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where thesame is open for public inspection, andthat such Proposed Budget Amendmentwill be considered at a regular meetingof the Board of Directors of the Districtto be held on February 24, 2016, at 4:00p.m. at Blackstone Country Club, 7777S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO80016. Any interested elector of theClearwater Metropolitan District may in-spect the budget amendment, and file orregister any objection thereto prior to theadoption of the 2015 Budget Amendment.


BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS CLEARWATERMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT



PUBLIC NOTICE


OF THE NORTH PINESMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pro-posed budget amendment for the 2015Budget has been submitted to the Boardof Directors of the North Pines Metropolit-an District, of the County of Elbert, Stateof Colorado; that a copy of the amend-ment has been filed in the office of theDistrict Management located at BurgSimpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Color-ado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where thesame is open for public inspection, andthat such Proposed Budget Amendmentwill be considered at a regular meeting ofthe Board of Directors of the District to beheld on February 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. atBlackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Coun-try Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any in-terested elector of the North Pines Metro-politan District may inspect the budgetamendment, and file or register any objec-tion thereto prior to the adoption of the2015 Budget Amendment.


BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS THE NORTH PINESMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT



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PUBLIC NOTICE


OF THE NORTH PINESMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pro-posed budget amendment for the 2015Budget has been submitted to the Boardof Directors of the North Pines Metropolit-an District, of the County of Elbert, Stateof Colorado; that a copy of the amend-ment has been filed in the office of theDistrict Management located at BurgSimpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Color-ado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where thesame is open for public inspection, andthat such Proposed Budget Amendmentwill be considered at a regular meeting ofthe Board of Directors of the District to beheld on February 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. atBlackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Coun-try Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any in-terested elector of the North Pines Metro-politan District may inspect the budgetamendment, and file or register any objec-tion thereto prior to the adoption of the2015 Budget Amendment.


BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS THE NORTH PINESMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT



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Mustangs win fi nal match to edge Legend

By Jim Benton [email protected]

Ponderosa’s Hunter Matney knew what was at stake when he walked onto the mat for the fi nal match in the Continental League dual meet against Legend Jan. 20 in the Titans’ Coliseum.

Legend led the Mustangs 37-34, putting Ponderosa’s 22-season unbeaten Continental League dual-meet winning streak in jeopardy.

Ponderosa hadn’t lost a league dual meet since 1994, and the Mustangs had compiled a 180-0 dual meet re-cord against league teams.

Matney, however, loves pressure and needed a major decision, a technical fall or pin, to prolong the Ponder-osa streak.

The 120-pound junior pinned Legend’s SheaVon

Scott in 2:18 of the third period to boost Ponderosa to a 40-37 victory in a match that featured a combined nine pins for both teams.

“‘There’s a lot of tradition, so just go out and win,’ was what I was thinking,” said Matney, who was the 2015 state runner-up at 106 pounds. “I have a pretty good cut on my fi nger, and that’s why it was a pretty good fi ght, more than I would have liked it to be.

“I was excited. It was fun. I was not very happy be-fore my match so I was pretty pumped up. The pressure made me wrestle so much better.”

Legend had pins from Shane Kroner at 160 pounds, 170-pounder Moah Strahan, 285-pounder Broden Bak-er and 113-pounder Dustin Mervin, who gave the Titans a three-point edge heading into the fi nal match.

“My kids went out and wrestled,” said Legend coach Nick Rider. “I thought this year we had a chance. We had some chances to do some things, and some kids fi lled the role. We had a couple spots in our lineup where we had some JV kids.

“I’m proud of the kids. The seniors, this is my fi rst class, and I wanted it for them. My fi rst year I came in here we lost 69-6 to Ponderosa. That’s how far we’ve come in three or four seasons.”

Besides Matney’s pin, Elijah Schwartz (132), Jayden Woodruff (145), Ian Clear (182) and Cohlton Schultz (220) also had 6-point falls.

“We didn’t have our best night, but Legend came out to compete,” said Ponderosa coach Corey McNellis. “Hand it to them for coming out and punching us in the mouth. It was a good lesson for our guys. You have to be prepared.

“It’s a long streak and a proud streak, but it goes to show you if you’re not prepared to wrestle, you can lose anytime,” McNellis said. “Legend is tough. They have a good squad.”

Ponderosa’s next big challenge toward expanding its run to 23 consecutive league titles will come Feb. 4, when the Mustangs wrestle against rival Chaparral.

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ELIZABETH CARDINALS GIRLS BASKETBALLFort Morgan 34, Elizabeth 30Olivia Whitworth scored 15 points in the Jan. 19 confer-ence game.Key performers: Kristina Patchell scored 10 points and Whitworth had fi ve rebounds.

Pueblo West 56, Elizabeth 31Olivia Whitworth scored 13 points in the Jan. 16 non-conference game.Key performers: Courtney Bonine had fi ve rebounds and Whitworth had fi ve steals.

Vista PEAK Prep 44, Eliza-beth 40Rachel Rucker scored 10 points in the Jan. 15 confer-ence game.Key performers: Christey

Swiegart scored eight points, Jordan Speicher had seven rebounds and Olivia Whitworth had six steals.

BOYS BASKETBALLFort Morgan 63, Elizabeth 34Gage Smith scored 11 points in the Jan. 19 conference game.Key performers: Garett Hawkins had 13 rebounds and Jake Boss had fi ve as-sists.

Vista PEAK Prep 82, Eliza-beth 43Elizabeth was outscored in the Jan. 15 conference game.Key performers: Garett Hawkins scored eight points, had 11 rebounds and two steals. Cameron Moon had eight rebounds and four assists.

ELBERT BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALLElbert 65, Colorado School for the Deaf & Blind 2The Bulldogs won a home conference game Jan. 21.Key performers: Fresh-man Casey Cornelius had 18 points and 11 rebounds and freshman Graycee Lee scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds.

Elbert 68, Pikes Peak Chris-tian 27The Bulldogs beat the Eagles in a road conference game Jan. 15.Key performers: Four play-ers scored in double digits, including freshman Casey Cornelius, sophomore Mercedez Sells, junior Em-ily Pranger and freshman

Graycee Lee.

BOYS BASKETBALLElbert 51, Pikes Peak Chris-tian 48The Bulldogs earned a vic-tory in a close road confer-ence game Jan. 15.Key performers: Junior Joel Smith scored 19 points and 12 rebounds, and senior Jared Smith scored 12 points.

Elbert 42, Colorado School for the Deaf & Blind 14The Bulldogs won a home conference game Jan. 21.Key performers: Junior Joel Smith and freshman Clyde Bolejack combined for 15 points and nine rebounds in the victory.

KIOWA INDIANS GIRLS BASKETBALLKiowa 48, Calhan 38Tawna Upchurch scored 16 points in the Jan. 16 confer-ence game.Key performers: Helen Janes scored 13 points and Melanie Deering scored 12.

Burlington 42, Kiowa 35Kiowa was outscored in the Jan. 15 nonconference game.Key performers: Melanie Deering scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds.

BOYS BASKETBALLKiowa 60, Calhan 46Landon Morehead scored 22 points in the Jan. 16 con-ference game.Key performers: Jacob Ga-briel and Logan Link each scored 15 points. Link also had 14 rebounds.

Burlington 61, Kiowa 42Landon Morehead scored 12 points in the Jan. 15 non-conference game.Key performers: Coby Lane and Jacob Gabriel each scored nine points. Logan Link had eight rebounds.

SIMLA CUBS GIRLS BASKETBALLEllicott 54, Simla 42The Cubs lost to the Thun-derhawks Jan. 21 during a road conference game.Key performers: Freshman Kegan Hamacher scored 14 points and sophomore Jerraldawn Rector and junior Ashley Robison com-bined for 23 rebounds.

Burlington 42, Simla 34The Cubs lost to the Cougars during a road nonconfer-ence game Jan. 19.Key performers: Sopho-mores Jerraldawn Rector and Hannah Kerst com-bined for 23 points.

Evangelical Christian 32, Simla 30The narrowly lost to the Eagles during a home con-ference game Jan. 16.Key performers: Sopho-more Jerraldawn Rector scored 12 points and sopho-more Chloe Duffy scored six points.

Simla 36, Peyton 29The Cubs defeated the Pan-thers in a home conference

game Jan. 15.Key performers: Sopho-more Jerraldawn Rector scored 21 points and 10 rebounds and junior Ashley Robison had 11 rebounds.

BOYS BASKETBALLSimla 59, Peyton 37The Cubs defeated the Pan-thers in a home conference game Jan. 15.Key performers: Simla did not enter stats for the game.

Evangelical Christian 42, Simla 35The Cubs lost to the Eagles in a home conference game Jan. 16.Key performers: Simla did not enter stats for the game.

Burlington 56, Simla 42The Cubs lost a road non-conference game Jan. 19.Key performers: Simla did not enter stats for the game.

Ellicott 57, Simla 41The Cubs were defeated in a road conference game Jan. 21.Key performers: Simla did not enter stats for the game.

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